Cross-country skiing in the 360° Alps
Cross-country skiing in the heart of Upper Austria
Glide and breathe. Track and silence.
As the cross-country ski trail winds its way through snow-covered valleys, the rhythm becomes steady and your mind is free. In 360° Alpenland in Upper Austria, a variety of cross-country ski trails await you - from sunny high-altitude loops in the mountains between Pyhrn and Priel to wide valley trails around the Kalkalpen National Park. Classic or skating, sporty or leisurely: every movement follows the landscape.
Along the routes, huts and restaurants invite you to enjoy a warm soup or regional specialities - honestly cooked, with a view of the snow-covered mountains. If you are travelling without your own equipment, you can hire cross-country skis, boots and poles from local hire stations. Afterwards, perhaps continue on to the town of Steyr or the Mediterrana thermal spa in Bad Hall - combining nature, enjoyment and relaxation for a perfect winter's day.
Cross-country skiing routes in the 360° Alps
Trail reports
Things to know about cross-country skiing in 360° Alpenland
The mountain world between Pyhrn and Priel offers over 120 kilometres of perfectly groomed cross-country trails, nestled in tranquil winter landscapes - with suitable routes for beginners and experienced cross-country skiers alike. Distances are short and experiences are close together. In the morning you glide through quiet valleys, in the afternoon a spring in Bad Hall warms you up, in the evening regional cuisine or a walk through historic alleyways await you. The 360° Alpenland combines winter, culture and relaxation in one living space - in the heart of Upper Austria.
In 360° Alpenland, you will find trails for classic style and skating. There are family-friendly trails, challenging trails and also high-altitude trails.
Yes, experienced cross-country skiing instructors are available between Pyhrn and Priel. You can book courses for beginners and advanced skiers to improve your technique. Simply contact one of our ski schools.
Yes, you can easily hire cross-country skiing equipment between Pyhrn and Priel. The hire stations offer everything you need for your cross-country skiing adventure .
A small fee is charged for the use and maintenance of the trails on some cross-country ski trails . For the individual cross-country skiing routes you will receive the necessary information.
The cross-country ski trails offer different levels of difficulty, from easy routes for beginners to challenging routes for experienced cross-country skiers.
Yes, there are specially prepared skating trails that are ideal for this dynamic form of cross-country skiing . Most of the cross-country routes have a skating track as well as a classic track.
Dogs are not allowed on the cross-country ski trails in the Pyhrn-Priel holiday region.